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2012 Volkswagen Passat Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5L S | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |||||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 235/45HR18 tires | 235/45HR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/45HR18 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
TDI performance is adequate but not ultra fast. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
not so much powertrain performance but powertrain choices, esp the fact that that car comes in a manual transmission. unusual for a midsize car others makes/models with a manual would be ford fusion, mazda 6, honda accord (that i know of) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Amazing TDI power train. 43 MPG,! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
excellent choice: solid, serene, safe, reliable tho a tad small in rear seats (same as c class on which glk is based, so no surprise). excellent highway cruiser, 6-11 hour non stop drives on highways leaves one feeling fine. found ex loaner as cpo, 19k miles for $30k, prem 1, real bargain. update jun 2014: traded for cpo 2013 vw passat s 2.5 automatic in jun 2014, cut my operating costs in half but still get roomy, serene, engaged german driving experience. the glk needed $1500 to pass inspection, mainly new tires. the glk was a fine car but i was tired of the ongoing high costs and im thinking of a move to an area w/o a nearby mb dealer. the cpo vw 3 free 10k interval services, two more warranty years with a cpo for $16600 before tradein, $9100 otd after trade, glk payoff, ttl. for $4k more i could have gotten a cpo 2014 passat wolfsburg 1.8. after several test drives over several days i chose the cheaper 2.5. why? i prefer cloth seats (s), steel wheels for snowy/potholed nothern roads, i have standalone plug/play sirius radio, 2.5 is fine in passat, saved $4k. passat is cavern-like roomy, quiet. my engineer pilot son who also has an mb c class agreed that the passat is almost 90% of mb at 50% of the cost. i get 26mpg suburban, 36mpg highway in the 2.5 s. the new 1.8 is totally (!) transforms the jetta but not so much the passat, at least not $4k worth for me now. the 2.5 gets an undeserved bad rap from the car media. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine is nothing special really. The car is quite heavy and 170hp leaves you wanting a bit more. However, the gas mileage is a pretty fair tradeoff. Additionally, sport mode makes the drive a bit more enjoyable. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The stock Hankooks that came on the car are great in the warm weather (both dry and wet), however they are AWFUL in the snow. Had a few close calls during the winter because of complete loss of control at low speeds. Initially I thought that the tires were worn, but upon inspection they all had plenty of tread left. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5L S | 19,995 | 19,175 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5L SE | 23,725 | 22,752 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | TDI SE | 25,995 | 24,929 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | V6 SE | 28,995 | 27,806 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5L SEL | 28,395 | 27,230 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5L SEL Premium | 29,895 | 28,670 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | TDI SEL Premium | 32,195 | 30,876 | 770 |
| 4dr Sedan | V6 SEL Premium | 32,950 | 31,600 | 770 |
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